Woodenhead Wine

Woodenhead Wine

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Serving award-winning Pinot Noir Zinfandel and more, our tasting room is located in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Come see us Th-Mon 11-4

Nikolai Stez is the Woodenhead winemaker. He has been at fermentation since he was a boy making the traditional Russian drink "kvas" (a fermented bread or fruit drink) that his immigrant parents taught him to make. In college, he made wines for his biology and botany classes, and started making home wines in earnest since 1986. Nick worked for 17 years of crush fun for the famous "two guys in a ga

06/07/2026

So My Fellow Woodenheaders last nite a Solo Dinner and home with a local Rosso Ranch Veal Rib Chop with a fresh Spring Porcini Pasta and a simple Salad from the Garden, but Wait !!! The 2006 Buena Tierra Vnyd. Pinot Noir Was Absolutely Breathtaking!!!
Anyone Still Have Some??
Cheers!

05/09/2026

A little local fare on the Deck right now… Great Day Great to Be Alive !
CHEERS!!

05/07/2026

Welcome Spring with two distinctive white wines from Woodenhead. The 2023 Muscat Blanc, Gil Tournoor Vineyard, Mendocino County offers a vibrant and aromatic expression of the varietal, while the 2021 Chardonnay, Piper Ranch, Manchester Ridge, Mendocino Ridge delivers the elegance, texture, and balance Chardonnay lovers look for. Together, these award-winning wines make a beautiful seasonal pairing — fresh enough for Spring afternoons, refined enough for the dinner table.

Welcome Spring with two distinctive white wines from Woodenhead. The 2023 Muscat Blanc, Gil Tournoor Vineyard, Mendocino County, offers a vibrant and aromatic expression of the varietal, while the 2021 Chardonnay, Piper Ranch, Manchester Ridge, Mendocino Ridge, delivers the elegance, texture, and balance Chardonnay lovers look for. Together, these award-winning wines make a beautiful seasonal pairing — fresh enough for Spring afternoons, refined enough for the dinner table..

05/02/2026

Woodenhead will be pouring for Brunch on the Bridge:

Join us for the inaugural Brunch on the Bridge, a one-of-a-kind community brunch celebrating the incredible food, people, and spirit of the Russian River. For one morning this Spring, the historic Guerneville Bridge becomes a gathering place where locals and visitors can stroll, mingle, and enjoy bites from some of the region’s favorite restaurants. From sweet to savory, each station offers a taste of what makes our local food scene so special. Grab a plate, find a seat or a sunny spot to stand and chat, and enjoy a relaxed brunch with friends, neighbors, and new faces with the Russian River flowing just below. Because around here, brunch is better when the whole community is invited. Enjoy food from:

A la Heart Kitchen, Baked on the River, Book Eat + Drink, Cape Fear Café, Piknik, Rio Nido Lodge, Rivertime Restaurant & Bar, Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, Stumptown Brewery and Monty Sweetheart Bakery, Three Cultures Kitchen.

A Big thank you to: Pattern Parties, Shelter Co/River Electric, Korbel, Duncan Mills Camping Club, Enkidu, Cal Star Cellars, Marimar Estate, Woodenhead and Hamilton Hailing & Junk Removal.

05/01/2026

Woodenhead Winery — 2023 Muscat Blanc

Aromatic & luminous: initial muskiness unfurls into an intense citrus-blossom nose, then opens to jasmine, daphne, and rose. On the palate it’s dainty and airy — lemon peel, ripe melon, and a whisper of pink grapefruit — delicate with a quiet, confident finish. Perfect as a light first-course wine: oysters, steamed or grilled fish, shellfish, fresh fruit plates, and soft cheeses.

Taste it chilled; pair simply.

04/29/2026

Celebrate Moms with us Mother's Day Weekend!

Visit our tasting room May 9th & 10th for a complimentry glass of bubbles for your Mom. Bring along a picnic to enjoy the view from our deck. Take in the vineyard views, while enjoying the weekend with your Moms.

5700 River Road, Santa Rosa, CA - OPen Thursday-Monday 11 am - 4 pm

04/21/2026

Sunshine in a glass — Woodenhead Winery’s 2013 Blanc de Blanc, bright lemon, green apple, and honeysuckle with a crisp, mineral finish. Perfect for spring picnics, light salads, and sunsets on the patio. Sip slow, savor the season. 🍋🌿✨

04/19/2026

Join us for an afternoon of wine, fellowship, and gratitude at the Gratitude Wine Tasting & Auction hosted by Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church.

Enjoy premium wine tastings, gourmet bites, exciting silent and live auctions, and wonderful company — all while supporting the ministries of our parish community.

Premium Wine Tastings

Gourmet Bites

Silent & Live Auctions

Wine Raffle

April 26, 2026

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Santa Rosa

Bring your friends and come celebrate with us!

04/09/2026

Spring is here — time to get ready for Summer Sipping at Woodenhead Winery! Our 2021 Piper Ranch Chardonnay is bright and inviting, with notes of citrus and ripe pear, a hint of vanilla, and a silky finish — perfect for lazy afternoons and making memories with family and friends. Visit us, grab a bottle, and toast the season.

04/07/2026
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5700 River Road
Santa Rosa, CA
95401

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10:30pm - 4pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4pm